Nicaragua eSIM guide
2 networks · 9 data plans from $6.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Claro 4G/LTE, Tigo 4G/LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $6.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $2.10/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $16.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $16.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $67.99 Unlimited · 15 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $20.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Nicaragua
The Nicaragua eSIM connects to Claro and Tigo. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Nicaragua
- MGA Managua Augusto C. Sandino
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Nicaragua.
About unlimited in Nicaragua
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Nicaragua?
These regional eSIMs include Nicaragua. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Nicaragua eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $20.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $11.99 | $0.40 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $20.99 | $0.70 | $2.10 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $16.99 | $5.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $24.99 | $5.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $31.99 | $4.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $41.99 | $4.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $67.99 | $4.53 | No cap |
Questions about Nicaragua
Which networks does the Nicaragua eSIM use?
The Nicaragua eSIM connects to Claro and Tigo. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Nicaragua?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $11.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Nicaragua?
Yes, from $16.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Nicaragua plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Nicaragua?
The main international airports are Managua Augusto C. Sandino (MGA).
Does a regional eSIM cover Nicaragua?
Yes. Latin America and Global include Nicaragua. The smallest, Latin America, covers 17 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.